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2007 Subaru Forester recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2007 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 6, 201111V464000 | Suspension: front control armA BROKEN CONTROL ARM CAN RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 11V464000
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Owner complaints by component74
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 12 | 16 |
| Power train | 11 | 15 |
| Engine | 9 | 12 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 8 |
| Air bags | 6 | 8 |
| Fuel system | 6 | 8 |
| Gasoline | 6 | 8 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 5 |
| Tires | 4 | 5 |
| Steering | 3 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 3 |
6 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Suspension
“While driving in [XXX], the passenger-side front lower control arm on my 2007 Subaru Forester (VIN: [XXX]) fractured without warning due to severe internal rust corrosion.”
- Vehicle speed control
“I was parked at my banks' ATM to deposit a check into my account. The car was parked and I put the gear shift in the Neutral position and applied the emergency hand brake.”
- Vehicle speed control
“The contact's friend owned a 2007 Subaru Forester. The contact stated that while reversing in the driveway, the vehicle suddenly violently accelerated and crashed into the retaining wall and unit across the street.”
Other Subaru Forester model years
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- 20051 recall93 complaints
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2007 Subaru Forester recall questions
How many recalls does the 2007 Subaru Forester have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2007 Subaru Forester. The most recent, 11V464000 (reported September 6, 2011), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2007 Subaru Forester?
Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 74 filed with NHTSA (16%). Across all complaints, owners reported 13 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2007 Subaru Forester?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Subaru recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Subaru dealer.
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